Synonyms of immediately

immediately 1 of 2

adverb

i-ˈmē-dē-ət-lē 

as in promptly

without delay

if we don't leave immediately, we'll be late for the concert

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promptly
• instantly
• now
• directly
• right
• shortly
• quickly
• soon
• suddenly
• instantaneously
• away
• forthwith
• straightaway
• at once
• right now
• incontinently
• off the bat
• right off
• bang
• in no time
• right away
• straightway
• on the spot
• straight off
• presently
• abruptly
• on the double
• swiftly
• rapidly
• headlong
• momentarily
• instanter
• PDQ
• pronto
• readily
• on a dime
• freely
• plumb
• speedily
• quick
• unexpectedly
• fast
• hastily
• briskly
• swift
• impulsively
• recklessly
• rashly
• impetuously
• apace
• presto
• punctually
• opportunely
• fleetly
• posthaste
• seasonably
• anon
• snappily
• full tilt
• exactly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slowly
• late
• tardily

immediately

2 of 2

conjunction

chiefly British

as in when

just at the moment that

give us a ring immediately you get back

Synonyms & Similar Words

• when
• once
• instantly
• as soon as

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• after
• since
• directly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of immediately

Adverb

The University of Miami couldn’t be immediately reached for comments on Ramasamy’s arrest. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Security Aviation did not immediately respond to NBC News’ request for comment. — Irene Byon, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2026

Jeff Bezos and Indian Creek Country Club did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Fortune. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Juliet and Avvie dropped their bags at the hotel and headed immediately to this neighborhood in the east of the city, often described as Seoul's Brooklyn. — Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026